The StopFalls App is finally here on all platforms

We have created and launched our StopFalls App in conjunction with our StopFalls Campaign. The StopFalls app is the first one-stop-shop for all important falls resources that can be used by anyone: care staff, health professionals, families and relatives and the, cared for. It is designed to reduce the risk of falls through exercise programmes, identify falls risk factors, and offers effortless falls risk assessments.

With a sharp increase in the number of falls experienced by those aged over 65 in the last 20 years, the StopFalls app explains the risks, reasons and reactions to falls and offers practical solutions to help prevent or mitigate the risk of falls.

Funded by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC), the StopFalls app is an easy-to-use app that boasts flawless navigation for the seamless use of resources, a modern and simplistic colour design, and intuitive user interaction that is designed to be easily used.

As falls can lead to serious, long-term issues that require increased social and health care needs for the rest of a person’s life, the StopFalls app offers a variety of low-intensity exercises and other preventive techniques that can be implemented by the user in the comfort of their home. For instance, there are 6 simple exercises that can be done at home and come with instructional videos, which incorporates the use of chairs and it focuses on improving one’s strength and balance for mobility.

These exercises are designed to not only improve an individual’s strength and reduce their likelihood of having a fall but to also improve understanding and care strategies through prevention and intervention tips that the app has to offer.

To further round out the comprehensive Fall Prevention and Intervention approach, there are several easy-to-administer self-assessments, such as the Interactive FRAT assessment explained below:

The Interactive FRAT assessment is a quick & easy tool to assess an individual’s falls risk and is completed by individuals in their own home or by professional care staff of families for a loved one.

The StopFalls app is now available across all platforms including Android, Windows and Apple iOS.

For more information on the StopFalls app or StopFalls Education & Training, click here.